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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.90, 3,064.40 and 1,495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.90, 3,064.40 and 1,495.50 is: 2,244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.90 : 3,064.40 = 1,495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.90/3,064.40 = 1,495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.90x = 3,064.40 × 1,495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.90x = 4,582,810.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,810.20/2,041.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.39

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